i think they tried to tie off as much as they could just in case they don't go further with this. everyone is saying something different as to whether or not they will do more.

so i agree with what you said about where some of the weakest points occurred in the movie. certain parts seemed rushed. certain parts had terrible acting, while other moments i thought rang really true to the characters. i thought they really nailed the symbiote's influence on peter parker, but wasn't entirely impressed with the design of venom. nor was i impressed with topher once he merged with the symbiote. he was better before they joined (as much as you can say for topher grace anyways).

its funny that so many people wanted to see venom. though i love the character in the comics, and in the cartoons, i think the character is less interesting on film. i thought so from the beginning. whereas the older characters such as dr. octopus and sandman are perhaps less impressive in the comics and cartoons, but more interesting on film.

i'd give it a 8/10.
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